Notices
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance EFI | GEN I/GEN II/GEN III/GEN IV Engines |Small Block | Big Block |

Trans cooler as an AC condenser??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-11-2021, 11:38 AM
  #1  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
J_kelly_22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 17
Received 12 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Trans cooler as an AC condenser??

Hi all. Throwing a t56 magnum in my RCSB. I bought an On3 oversize radiator that has a trans cooler included. Do you think I could use the trans cooler as an ac condenser?? Trying to keep the truck clean and simple. AC is not a huge factor in Northern California coastal areas, but I wouldn’t complain.
Old 05-11-2021, 11:57 AM
  #2  
Mod with training wheels
iTrader: (16)
 
smokeshow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Detroit
Posts: 7,740
Received 204 Likes on 139 Posts
Default

Most likely not. The return side of a trans cooler is unpressurized, so it will not experience much pressure at all. AC on the other hand can be very high pressure and is subject to thermal stresses as it heats and cools (read: prone to cracking).
The following 2 users liked this post by smokeshow:
J_kelly_22 (05-11-2021), RadiatorExpress (05-12-2021)
Old 05-11-2021, 12:03 PM
  #3  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
J_kelly_22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 17
Received 12 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by smokeshow
Most likely not. The return side of a trans cooler is unpressurized, so it will not experience much pressure at all. AC on the other hand can be very high pressure and is subject to thermal stresses as it heats and cools (read: prone to cracking).

Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks a lot for the quick and easy reply. Looks like I’m just going to have to either tough it out for now or get creative. Lol. The big ole inter cooler is taking priority over AC today
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TURBHOE
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
26
12-11-2013 09:51 AM
outlawz2004
GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion
2
04-05-2013 07:49 PM
david0982
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
38
01-16-2012 01:57 PM



Quick Reply: Trans cooler as an AC condenser??



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:22 AM.